LEARNit Dictionary
deflect
verb
/dɪˈflekt/
UK
/dɪˈflekt/
US
1
to change direction or make something change direction, especially after hitting something
منحرف کردن, کج کردن, تغییر جهت دادن
2
to succeed in preventing something from being directed towards you
منحرف کردن, دفع کردن, جلوگیری از هدایت شدن
All attempts to
deflect attention
from his private life have failed.
She sought to
deflect criticism
by blaming her family.
The government is seeking to deflect attention away from this problem.
synonym
divert
3
to prevent somebody from doing something that they are determined to do
بازداشتن, منصرف کردن, ممانعت کردن
The government will not be deflected from its commitments.